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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Recipe

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Recipe
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These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel offer a delightful twist on traditional whoopie pies. Soft, spiced apple cider-infused cookies sandwich a rich, homemade caramel filling, making them an irresistible treat perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Filling Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. This blends the spices and leavening agents evenly throughout the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Cider: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the apple cider and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined to infuse the dough with flavor and moisture.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender and soft.
  6. Scoop Dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Make Caramel Filling: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil gently for 3-5 minutes while stirring constantly to achieve a smooth caramel. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the caramel to cool and thicken slightly.
  9. Assemble: Once the cookies and caramel have cooled, spread a generous layer of the caramel filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie, gently pressing together. Repeat with remaining cookies and caramel.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor impact in the cookies.
  • The caramel filling thickens as it cools; if it becomes too thick, warm it slightly before assembling.
  • Store the assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a festive touch, dust the tops with a little cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar before serving.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, whoopie pie cookies, caramel filling, fall desserts, spiced cookies

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